Idun, Segotia Developing Neuro-Adaptive Audio Earbuds
The companies are developing neuro-adaptive earbuds that can enhance focus and relaxation by integrating brain-sensing technology and generative audio.
The companies are developing neuro-adaptive earbuds that can enhance focus and relaxation by integrating brain-sensing technology and generative audio.
They found that older people who have less slow-wave sleep—the deep sleep you need to consolidate memories and wake up feeling refreshed— have higher levels of the brain protein tau. Elevated tau is a sign of Alzheimer’s disease and has been linked to brain damage and cognitive decline.
The technique will allow for a more accurate diagnosis of patients who cannot actively participate in a speech understanding test because they’re too young, for instance, or because they’re in a coma. In the longer term, the method also holds potential for the development of smart hearing devices.